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No quick fix in battle of the bulge

No quick fix in battle of the bulge

After a month of heavy eating, drinking and snacking, it’s no surprise that many people opt to shed a few pounds when Jan. 1 rolls around.
Threshold for crash reporting rises

Threshold for crash reporting rises

Starting today, more fender benders, slight dings and other minor accidents will not require a police report. The change to Alberta law raises the threshold for reporting an accident to police from $1,000 in damage to $2,000.
Policing and communication on mayor's 2011 to-do list

Policing and communication on mayor's 2011 to-do list

The Gazette sat down with St. Albert Mayor Nolan Crouse for a year-end "fireside chat" to discuss the highlights of 2010 and the challenges that lie ahead in 2011. This is the second in a two-part series.
Winter wonderland

Winter wonderland

Impressive Christmas paunch. Check. Coma-inducing credit card bill. Check. Spectacular case of the January blahs. Wait for it … double check.
Report slams H1N1 response

Report slams H1N1 response

Future pandemic responses need to ensure the maximum number of people at greater risk are immunized as a top priority, says a new report by the Health Quality Council of Alberta (HQCA) released last week.
Breast Friends needs more dragon boaters

Breast Friends needs more dragon boaters

One of Edmonton’s most popular dragon boat crews is looking for a few good women for the 2011 season. The Breast Friends is putting out its annual call for new members.
Horner floats e-book proposal

Horner floats e-book proposal

The Kobo, Kindle and iPad could all be used in the year ahead to lower the high cost of student textbooks, according to a plan from Alberta’s advanced education minister.
Christmas trash greens up

Christmas trash greens up

Blue bags are piling up in St. Albert as residents use recycling to get rid of their festive trash.
Hidden worlds under the snow

Hidden worlds under the snow

If you head out into the snow this week, you might want to watch your step — you could be treading on someone's home.
Morinville budget finally approved

Morinville budget finally approved

Morinville town council approved a balanced budget last week, but not before accidentally plunging the town into deficit for about 10 minutes. After hours of procedural wrangling and debate, council unanimously approved a budget with a 3.
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